Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Department of Education, and independent studies, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimates a shortfall of approximately 51,000 qualified health IT workers over the next five years. To that end, on Friday, April 2, 2010, the (HHS) announced awards totaling $84 million to 16 universities and junior colleges to help support the training and development of more than 50,000 new health IT professionals. Read the link below
Educational Funding for 12 Key Healthcare IT Workforce Roles On the Way!
